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U.S. Sues Virginia Over New Gun Sale Ban

The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Virginia over a new law that bans the sale of certain semiautomatic weapons and high-capacity magazines. Virginia officials are preparing to defend the law, which they argue is essential for public safety.

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